Graduate Program in Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

With the Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK), and also earn the trainer aptitude certificate (AdA-Schein) under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. 3 qualifications in 3 years. Training starts on 1 August. The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK) and also earn the trainer aptitude certificate (AdA-Schein) under AEVO – your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future
• During the practical phases in the store, you get to know our business from the ground up and learn how we ensure a great shopping experience through quality, freshness and cleanliness
• Whether stocking and presenting goods, ordering, or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you in staff leadership so that you can soon take over your own first shift
• To further build your skills, you take part in various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center (any travel and accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (completed theoretical and practical parts)
• Committed way of working and enthusiasm for the dynamic world of retail
• Enthusiasm, determination and a strong sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and enjoyment in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in working hours within your store's opening hours